Historically known as Putnam's Pond, a former mill pond created by damming Beaver Brook that once powered a Putnam family sawmill and supplied the local ice trade. It's now a quiet fishing pond; the ice no longer freezes reliably enough for the skating it was once known for.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Danvers does not sell an annual parking sticker for its town parks. It charges a small daily parking fee on weekends and holidays only, $2 for residents and $4 for non-residents, at…
Dogs
Covered by the town-wide leash bylaw (leashed at all times).
Hours
A Danvers by-law lets residents use town-owned land for recreation without a permit from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Danvers Conservation Commission
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Not reliably anymore; local histories note the pond stopped freezing solidly enough for safe skating some years ago, even though generations of Danvers kids used to skate on it.
Is there an entry fee at Putnam Mill Pond Area?
Yes, You don't need a parking sticker for this spot; Danvers does not sell an annual parking sticker for its town parks. It charges a small daily parking fee on weekends and holidays only, $2 for residents and $4 for non-residents, at…
Can I bring my dog to Putnam Mill Pond Area?
Covered by the town-wide leash bylaw (leashed at all times).